Easy Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork

Step 1

Select Saute to preheat the pressure cooking pot. When hot, add the oil to the cooking pot. Brown pork on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Brown each half of the roast separately. Remove to a platter.

Step 2

Add 1 cup barbecue sauce and 1/2 cup water to the cooking pot. Stir to combine. Add browned pork and any accumulated juices to the pot.

Step 3

Lock lid in place. Select High Pressure and set the cook time for 75 minutes.

Step 4

When the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker allow the pressure to release naturally (approximately 20 minutes).

Step 5

When the valve drops carefully remove lid. Carefully remove the meat from the pressure cooker and shred with two forks, discard excess fat as you shredded. (You can also use your stand mixer to shredded the pork.)

Step 6

Strain cooking liquid, reserving 1/2 cup. (Optional: Use a fat separator to separate fat from the juices.)

Step 7

Place shredded pork in the cooking pot with remaining 1 cup barbecue sauce and reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.

Step 8

Serve on toasted rolls with additional barbecue sauce, if desired.